Grounds Maintenance Operative

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Operative on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Place & Infrastructure department.

Main purpose of position

To undertake a range of horticultural/grounds maintenance and sports turf maintenance tasks throughout the Borough of Luton.

Responsibilities

• Undertake grass cutting and other grounds and gardens maintenance duties to specified standards using a range of ride‑on and pedestrian‑controlled plant and machinery, hand‑held equipment and hand tools.
• Pay particular attention to the security of parks/work locations by ensuring all areas are left secure and with barriers locked.
• Assist higher‑graded employees to mark out sports pitches, undertake fine turf maintenance, and gardening duties such as shrub pruning and planting to recognised horticultural standards.
• Perform duties such as hoeing, weeding, dig...